Ford faces a new recall that involves nearly 50,000 units of the F-150 manufactured between 2014 and 2018. What is unique about this case is that it is not a newly discovered defect, but rather a problem related to repairs carried out previously.

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The automaker detected that some trucks that were listed as corrected may not have received the appropriate software update. As a result, several owners will have to go back to the dealership to repeat an intervention that, in theory, had already been solved.

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The campaign affects two different groups of vehicles, both linked to the operation of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), although the symptoms and risks are different in each case.

The 2014 F-150 present transmission risks

One of the recalls concerns certain 2014 model year Ford F-150s equipped with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission.

According to information provided to safety authorities, a loss of communication between the output shaft speed sensor and the PCM can cause incorrect system readings. When that happens, the transmission could unexpectedly downshift to first gear while the truck is moving.

This maneuver can cause sudden deceleration, compromise internal transmission components and even increase the risk of losing control of the vehicle. To resolve it, Ford will update the software again at no cost to owners. Notifications will begin to be sent during July.

Another call affects the 2018 F-150

The second campaign involves the 2018 model F-150 equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 engine, six-speed automatic transmission and shift lever located on the steering column.

The origin of the problem dates back to an investigation that began several years ago. Ford discovered that, under certain circumstances, the software could misinterpret an extremely fast maneuver when shifting from “Park” to “Drive.”

In those cases, the transmission could momentarily engage reverse before correcting the situation. The solution originally applied also consisted of reprogramming the PCM, but now the company suspects that some of the affected units never correctly received said update.

Ford estimates that some 10,742 trucks are part of this new review campaign.

The component that appears in both cases

Although the faults are different, they both have a common point. The PCM is responsible for managing key vehicle functions, from engine and transmission operation to sensor readings and gear shift strategy.

For this reason, an incorrect or incomplete update can generate unexpected behavior that ends up requiring a new technical intervention. Owners of the units involved will be able to verify if their vehicle is affected by using the VIN number or by contacting Ford directly for more information.